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Emissions Engineers Share Fleet Strategies That Cut Costs

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June 6, 2025
Government, Business

US, Chinese Negotiators to Meet in London for Trade Talks

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Chinese negotiators will resume trade talks on June 9 in London, as the world’s two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs.

June 6, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Court Fight Over Small-Package Tariff Exemption Goes Forward

A court fight over President Donald Trump’s decision to end a U.S. policy that exempted small-value packages from China from tariffs is moving ahead over the administration’s opposition.

June 6, 2025
Business, Equipment, Private

Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E

“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.

June 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Dutch Firm NewCold to Open Storage Site Near Port of Baltimore

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced that Dutch company NewCold will spend $275 million on a high-tech storage facility near the Port of Baltimore that is expected to create about 150 jobs.

June 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

EV Truck Maker Bollinger Motors Restructures With New CEO

Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors will live on after it emerged from receivership with a new CEO and ownership structure.

June 6, 2025
Government, Business

Japan, US Start Tariff Talks Amid Reports on Cars

Japan and the U.S. have begun trade negotiations, with media reports suggesting Tokyo’s delegation is trying to win a reprieve from the tariffs by pledging to make more cars in the U.S. 

June 6, 2025
Government, Business

Hiring Slows, but Solid 139,000 Jobs Added in May

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars.

June 6, 2025
Government, Business

Businesses Expect to Pass Along 50% of Tariffs, Survey Finds

Business expect to pass through roughly half of tariff-related expenses to U.S. consumers still reeling from the pandemic-era inflation surge, according to a new survey.

June 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Plunges After Trump-Musk Conflict Erupts

Tesla's shares sank as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s simmering feud devolved into a public war of words between two of the world’s most powerful people.

June 5, 2025